as in regal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
set a princely meal before their guests
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Recent Examples of princely
When Britain divided its Indian colony into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan in 1947, the status of what was then the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was left undecided.
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Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
All for the princely salary of $3,200.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
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Aijaz Hussain, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023
Gingerly walking down the rickety steps of the church, John Jr. gallantly clasping her hand, her face flushed with euphoria and surprise at the princely gesture, Carolyn was the Camelot bride.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
All for the princely salary of $3,200.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
The children of Prince Edward, the king’s younger brother, have so far declined to use their princely titles.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for princely
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The nominee and performer was the queen of brat in a regal slate gray Jean Paul Gaultier bustier dress with ruffles all over styled with Bucherer Fine Jewellery and open-toe, knee-high boots.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick also won Song of the Year, getting his award from a regal Diana Ross, one of the Grammys’ all-time MVPs.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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While her style has evolved from royal uniform to Montecito mom, certain elements remain constant, from neutral tones to cosy knits.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Such features, which began appearing in high-status homes around the 10th century, were rare and signified a royal or aristocratic residence.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Central France has been occupied off and on for thousands of years, by aristocratic families to nomadic tribes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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K by Dolce & Gabbana would be a kingly gift for any man.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
30 Nov. 2022
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Every dynasty has its ruler (or two) who would rather be doing something other than exercising his kingly powers, and Tu Duc, an artistic and largely ineffectual poet-ruler, was the Nguyens’ black sheep.—
Hanya Yanagihara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2022
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“Princely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princely. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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